U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 13 hours ago
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Off Shift)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Phoenix VA Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating staff training and development in laboratory methods and techniques.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepares reports - maintains records - administrative information - prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor
Research qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area
Performs statistical analysis on quality control and quality assurance monitors
Performs qualitative and quantitative moderate and complex testing methods in all the assigned laboratory specialty areas
Responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty area
Responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation
Maintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment to ensure correct performance
Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to endure uninterrupted testing
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP - FDA - JC - AABB - and OSHA
Coordinates quality control activities with the supervisor
Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory specialty
Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty area
Performs all assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English
Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below
(a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT
(b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
(c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held
Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including - Ancillary Testing Coordinator - Education Coordinator - Laboratory Information Manager - Quality Manager - Laboratory Manager - Regional Technical Specialist - National Quality and Compliance Agent - Regional Program Manager - Regional Director - Laboratory Director - or National Quality and Compliance Officer)
Foreign Education: To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following: (1) Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency - and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program OR (2) The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination
NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 'Certification' above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist GS-12 Experience: Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) which is directly related to the position to be filled
Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (A) Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice (B) Skill to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair laboratory instrumentation (C) Ability to develop procedures for new tests - and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations (D) Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section (E) Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training (F) Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians - nurses - and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing - specimen requirements and results
Preferred
Current working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and concepts
Blood Bank experience required
Hospital or reference laboratory experience recommended
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